Invisalign Teen is the clear alternative to conventional braces. It's clear, comfortable and best of all it's almost invisible - so no one will know you have them on.
Contrary to conventional fixed braces, Invisalign Teen allows you to remove the aligners, which means you can continue to enjoy your normal life.
So you can continue regular daily activities, whether that's playing sports, musical instruments or even eating and drinking, while still being able to brush and floss with ease - so you won't have to worry about the constant irritation and inconvenience associate with metal braces.
How does Invisalign work and what's so good about it?
Similar to a treatment with conventional braces, our dentist will take photographs, x-rays, impressions of your teeth and make a treatment plan. These records are then sent to Align Technology where they will be scanned and turned in to a 3D digital representation of your teeth. This allows your dental practitioner to continue to plan your treatment in 3D from start to finish and then show you the project end results.
In other words you can have a 'designer smile!'
After your virtual course of treatment has been finished you will be able to see the movement of your teeth in a 3D animation. A series of aligners will then be custom manufactured for you. The aligners are made from a lightweight plastic material and will fit around only your teeth and will be changed every two weeks for a new one. Each aligner is slightly different from the previous one and moves your teeth gently into the desired position and a smile you'll be proud of. The length of treatment may vary dependent on the severity of your case and can be determined by your our dentist. On average cases take approximately 9 - 18 months.
Q: Who's eligible for Invisalign Teen?
A: Invisalign Teen treatment can be used for clients who have erupting or erupted permanent dentition. This includes most teens. Book a free consultation appointment with us and see if you qualify to start treatment today.
Q: How long does Invisalign Teen treatment take?
A: The length of treatment depends on the severity of your case and can only be determined by our dentist; however, the average case takes about 9-18 months.
Q: Does Invisalign really work?
A: Yes. In practices worldwide, including ours, Invisalign has been effective at straightening teeth for teens and adults. Over one million people have been treated successfully with Invisalign worldwide.
Q: What are some other advantages of Invisalign Teen over traditional braces?
A: In addition to continued and in some cases improved oral hygiene, an active lifestyle is made simpler when wearing Invisalign Teen, as opposed to the fixed wire and brackets. Since the device is removeable, it is easy for you to play sports, an instrument and generally live your life as you would normally.
Q: Is Invisalign as effective as traditional braces?
A: In the hands of our skilled dentist and when worn according to the recommendations made by our dentist, Invisalign Teen is as effective as traditional braces for most types of treatment.
Q: What happens if the aligners are not worn for the recommended amount of time?
A: Invisalign Teen is most effective when worn according to the dentist's recommendations. Overall, it has been found that the aligners are most effective when worn 20 to 22 hours per day and changed every two weeks or per the dentist's recommendation - and removed only for eating, brushing and flossing.
Q: What happens if you lose one or both of your aligners?
A: In the event that an aligner is lost, you should inform the practice immediately. Dependent on your treatment progress, we may tell you to go back and wear the previous set of aligners and will then order a new set of aligners to replace the ones that were lost or have you move to the next set of aligners immediately.
Q: How much time will you spend in/at your visit?
A: Invisalign Teen often requires less time with the dentist. After the initial appointment, follow-up appointments are usually scheduled every four to six weeks to check on progress and to provide you with the next sets of aligners.
Q: Is it easy to keep your teeth clean with Invisalign Teen?
A: Yes! Invisalign Teen allows you to remove the aligners for eating or brushing your teeth, so it is much easier to maintain proper oral hygiene with the product than it is with traditional metal braces. Best of all, food will no get caught on any fixed brackets and wires, since Invisalign is removable and wire-free! Studies have shown the oral health benefits of using Invisalign.
Q: If you are 18 years old, should you use Invisalign or Invisalign Teen?
A: Ask our dentist when deciding between the two option. Although you may be a suitable candidate for other Invisalign products, you may benefit form some of the new features that Invisalign Teen system offers.
Call us today to find out how Invisalign Teen can work for you.
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